Category Archives: black beans

Lentil Taco Soup

Posted on January 26, 2020 by erin

Date: January 26, 2020 Recipe: https://peasandcrayons.com/2017/02/vegetarian-lentil-tortilla-soup.html Modifications: There were no lentils at the store, so I used the brown lentils I had on hand. I looked in the comments, and the recipe writer suggested adding 1.5 cups more water and only … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on March 26, 2019 by erin

Date: March 25th, 2019 Recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-sweet-potato-tortilla-soup Modifications: The first time I made this, I added a pack of chicken thighs and then shredded at the end. The second time I added a can of drained and rinsed black beans. I preferred … Continue reading →

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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on January 21, 2019 by erin

Date: January 21, 2019 Recipe: Marginally based on this recipe, but here’s what I did: Ingredients: 3 cups prepared rice (I used basmati) 2 bell peppers, chopped 1-2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot/Slow Cooker Black Beans

Posted on October 15, 2017 by erin

Date: October 15th, 2017 Recipe: http://www.thenaturalnurturer.com/blog/the-best-slow-cooker-black-beans Time to table: Instant Pot was about an hour total, Crockpot would be 8 hours Servings: A lot Modifications: We made this twice – one to bring to school for the teacher’s conference dinner (we used the crockpot for … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on January 9, 2017 by ben

Date: January 2nd, 2017 Recipe: http://flavorrd.com/2014/03/chicken-tortilla-soup/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: This will feed our family of 5 for 2 dinners Modifications: Didn’t make the fried tortilla strips and just used tortilla chips instead because we have kids. I also made some white rice … Continue reading →

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Black bean, corn, tomato, avocado salad

Posted on June 19, 2016 by erin

Date: June 17th Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/07/01/black-bean-corn-and-avocado-salad/ Time to table: 20 minutes or so Servings: Depends on if it’s a side or a main dish I guess? 4? Modifications: Just used frozen corn and microwaved it a bit. Also, kind of ran out of … Continue reading →

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Mexican Layer Casserole

Posted on March 2, 2016 by ben

Date: February 28th Recipe: http://elefantitasalegres.blogspot.com/2016/02/mexican-layer-casserole.html Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: Dinners and a several lunches Modifications: Didn’t use the frozen vegetables and used carrots, onion, garlic, and corn instead. We mixed the black beans in with the rice too. Next time I would mix … Continue reading →

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Chicken wraps with guacamole and black bean salsa

Posted on June 1, 2015 by erin

Date: June 1 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/01/11/roasted-chicken-wraps-with-black-bean-salsa-and-guacamole/ Modifications:  I just used this as an idea – purchased the black bean salsa, got spinach wraps, spinach, sauteed chicken, and made guacamole like I usually make it. (I use 3 avocados, one roma tomato, 1/2 red … Continue reading →

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BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad

Posted on May 5, 2015 by ben

Date: May 4th Recipe: http://whatsgabycooking.com/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad/ Modifications:  I added a sautéed onion because we had half of one in the fridge, and I added paprika, garlic powder, and salt to the mix. Time to table: 30 minutes, we already had the shredded chicken … Continue reading →

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Turkey Cranchiladas

Posted on December 3, 2014 by ben

Date: December 1st, 2014 Recipe: http://www.pink-parsley.com/2010/11/turkey-cranchiladas.html Time to table: 1 hour Servings: 9 enchiladas. Dinner and several lunches Modifications: Skipped the hot sauce, because kids. Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: We were both shocked that the kids ate these as they are … Continue reading →

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